Program Specialist

Job Description

The Department of Utilities, Business Services Division, seeks a Program Specialist to oversee the operations of the Department's Logistics section.

Primary responsibilities include: bidding and contracting duties for procuring services and supplies for the department; management of warehouse operations and computerized inventory tracking; fleet services for the department, including budgeting and billing for department vehicles and equipment; and development, standardization, implementation, and updates of the department's procurement policies and procedures. This position participates in emergency response, serving as the Logistics Section Chief and providing logistical support to the department.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate has excellent organizational and leadership skills, with experience in logistics and procurement management while working within a team environment. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

Knowledge and experience in material storage and warehouse management principles and procedures,

As the State Capitol, the City of Sacramento is the center of state government and has the highest concentration of government jobs per capita than anywhere else in California. Health care and professional services are also major clusters that comprise the city and the region’s job base. Understanding the need to diversify, the city in partnership with other jurisdictions and the private sector are working collectively to broaden industry sectors.

The City of Sacramento's Department of Utilities provides and maintains water, sewer collection, and storm drainage services. We have a variety of programs to promote water quality protection, water conservation and a variety of other essential services.